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What is the function of a stem in a plant?

Stem performs following functions:

i. It gives support to the plant.


ii. It transports water and minerals from roots to different parts of the plants.


iii. It transports food from leaves to other parts of the plant.


iv. It bears leaves, fruits and flowers.


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2

Draw (a) a leaf, (b) a taproot and (c) a flower, you have studied for below table.



























Name of


flower



Number & Colour


of Petals



Number &


colour


of sepals



Are the sepals


Joined together


or separate?



Stems are free


or joined to petals?



Pistil Present


/ Absent



Rose



Many, Pink



5, Pink



Separate



Free



Present



China Rose



Five, Red/White



5, Green



Separate



Joined



Present


 3

Can you find a plant in your house or in your neighbourhood, which has a long but a weak stem? Write its name. In which category would you classify it?

 5

Which of the following leaves have reticulate venation?

Wheat, tulsi, maize, grass, coriander (dhania), China rose.

 6

If a plant has fibrous root, what type of venation do its leaves likely to have?